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- pronunciation:
- skeIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a set of numbered marks made at evenly spaced points along a ruler, thermometer, or other measuring device.
刻度
The scale of this measuring tape is in inches.这个尺子的刻度是英寸显示的。 |
| definition 2: |
the size of a model or map compared to the actual size of the thing it represents.
比例
This map has a scale of one inch to ten miles.这幅地图的比例是一英寸比十英里。 |
| definition 3: |
degree, extent, or level.
范围, 规模
The movie director likes to do things on a large scale.电影导演喜欢做大规模的事情。- synonyms:
- degree, grade
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| definition 4: |
a series of musical tones going up or down in pitch.
音阶
I need to practice my scales before my piano lesson.我需要在我的钢琴课前练习我的音阶。 |
| related words: |
degree, level |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scales, scaling, scaled |
| definition 1: |
to climb up or on top of.
攀登
Jenny scaled a steep cliff.杰妮攀登了陡峭的悬崖。
- synonyms:
- ascend, climb, top
- similar words:
- mount
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| definition 2: |
to change or adjust (sometimes followed by "down").
调节
Phil scaled his hopes to what was possible.We have scaled down the cost of the new house.费尔调节了他对什么是可能的希望。我们降低了新房的花费。- similar words:
- adapt, adjust, set
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| related words: |
ascend, climb |
| derivation: |
scaler (n.) |
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